Please refer to the drop-downs below for commonly asked questions regarding the Inaugural Gala. If you have additional questions regarding your attendance or sponsorship opportunities, please email events@michiganstatesociety.org

General Information

The 2025 Inaugural Gala will be held on Saturday, January 18 at the National Museum of American History at 7 PM.

The attire is black tie.

The event is open to all lovers of Michigan!

Yes, complimentary coat check will be available at the main entrance.

No, parking will not be available.
Attendees are encouraged to ride share or use rideshare options or public transportation. The nearest Metro station is Federal Triangle on the BlueOrange, and Silver lines.

How to Attend

You can purchase individual tickets here.

Each ticket requires a unique email address. To purchase multiple tickets, click the "Add Another Guest" button on the Additional Guest page.

Tickets will be distributed via email. No physical tickets will be distributed.

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another person by forwarding your digital ticket. Please note that all tickets have a unique barcode and can only be scanned for entry once.

All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Sponsorship opportunities are available here.